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2002 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LS52NGF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expired 06 Sep 2025
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 206,778 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/jacking point both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 206,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/jacking point both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 205,702 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2024 8 Jun 202613 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 205,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- wheel arches corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 195,897 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 189,563 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- vehicle fitted with side trims not allowing inspection of the sills
- parking brake has little reserve travel
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear jacking point area slightly corroded
21 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 180,916 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 180,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes coroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging on mirror (8.3.1e)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 153,491 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016 8 Jun 20265 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 153,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high Sensor on OSF Wishbone bent/broken (1.8)
5 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 128,322 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,996 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,250 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,857 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012 8 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,470 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2011 8 Jun 202625 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 83,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,188 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2010 8 Jun 202623 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,325 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2009 8 Jun 202628 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,950 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2008 8 Jun 20266 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,306 MI
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LS52NGF was registered on 2002-11-26
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